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Short stature - Coggle Diagram
Short stature
Managed by
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Hormonal therapy (e.g., GH for GH deficiency, thyroxine for hypothyroidism)
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Multidisciplinary support (endocrine, genetics, nutrition, psychology)
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Evaluated by
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Physical Examination
Height, weight, arm span, upper:lower segment ratio
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Investigated by
CBC, ESR, renal & liver function, TSH, free T4, IGF-1, celiac screen
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Karyotype (e.g., Turner Syndrome)
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Defined by
Height below the 3rd percentile or more than 2 standard deviations (SD) below the mean for age and sex.
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